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Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Olive Oil Cake

This blueberry lemon ricotta olive oil cake is the perfect snack cake. It’s lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar and great for breakfast or dessert!

Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Olive Oil Cake sliced on a plate.

Get ready to have a new favorite cake!

Anything with blueberries is a hit in my book, especially my baked blueberry oatmeal. But when I need a blueberry cake recipe, this is my go-to. 

This blueberry lemon ricotta olive oil cake is the perfect summertime cake for any party or barbecue. 

Big blueberries bursting with sweetness, fresh lemon, and savory olive oil, all topped with powdered sugar, or a dollop of fresh whipped cream, it’s the perfect dessert. 

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked to make this for friends and family. It’s really that good!

You’re going to love this blueberry lemon ricotta olive oil cake!

Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Olive Oil Cake sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Ingredients for blueberry lemon ricotta olive oil cake

  • Whole milk ricotta –  This Italian whey cheese is super smooth and creamy. It’s mild in flavor but will give our cake moisture. 
  • Olive oil – Use your favorite, high-quality extra virgin olive oil. It is our fat and will add moisture to our cake. 
  • Sugar – This gives our cake its sweetness. I use white sugar here, but feel free to use light brown sugar.
  • Lemons – The burst of citrus is the perfect freshness in this cake.
  • All-purpose flour – a simple basic baking ingredient that helps hold the cake together.
  • Baking powder and baking soda – These help the cake stay fluffy and light. 
  • Blueberries – A burst of sweetness that permeates the cake. 
Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Olive Oil Cake sliced on a small dessert plate.

Why use olive oil?

This cake uses olive oil for a couple of reasons. 

The earthy, savory flavors of olive oil are a perfect pair for flavors like blueberry and lemon. 

Also, olive oil has many health benefits. 

Extra virgin olive oil has a high level of antioxidants, and vitamin E. 

It also has less bad cholesterol than butter and cuts back on the number of saturated fats. 

Can I use frozen blueberries? 

Yes! You can use frozen blueberries in place of fresh ones in this blueberry lemon ricotta olive oil cake. 

Frozen berries are packaged at the peak of freshness, so they will always be ripe. 

Their bright purple color may bleed into the cake a little bit more than fresh blueberries would.

Toppings

Oh boy, the topping possibilities are endless!

I have topped this with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, but you could top this cake with a dollop of your favorite homemade or store-bought whipped cream. 

Another great accompaniment is ice cream! Or both! 

Storage and leftovers

Keep this cake covered in a cool, dry place, for up to 3 days, if it lasts that long!

Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Olive Oil Cake sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with extra berries.

More blueberry recipes

This blueberry lemon ricotta olive oil cake is the perfect snacking cake. Sprinkled with a little powdered sugar and perfect for breakfast or dessert! Plus the cake is super moist and crazy easy to make! You'll want to get into the kitchen and make this cake asap!

Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Olive Oil Cake

Author: Brandy O’Neill – Nutmeg Nanny
This blueberry lemon ricotta olive oil cake is the perfect snack cake. It's lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar and great for breakfast or dessert!
4.38 from 86 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 9 x9 cake

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper, set aside.
  • In a large bowl add ricotta, granulated sugar, olive oil, and lemon zest.
  • Stir to combine and mix in eggs, one at a time.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and baking soda.
  • Add the flour mixture to the ricotta mixture and stir just until combined.
  • Add in blueberries and gently fold in making sure to not break them.
  • Add the cake batter to your prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the cake is fully cooked and lightly browned on top.
  • Let the cake cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 254mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Keyword blueberry cake, blueberry lemon ricotta olive oil cake, blueberry recipes, cake recipes, dessert recipes, easy cake recipes, italian olive oil cake, olive oil cake, ricotta cake recipes, snack cake recipes
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About Brandy!

I am a food lover and recipe developer bringing you delicious recipes that taste great and are easy to make! My food is inspired by travels around the world and my love of flavorful food. A list of things that make me happy: cats, Coke Zero, houseplants, and travel. Read more...

Recipe Rating




Lisa

Friday 28th of July 2023

I made this cake for a department meeting at my workplace. It was a total hit. As written, it produces a moist, tender cake with a mild sweetness and subtle lemon flavor and bursting blueberries. I will say that it only took 35 minutes for my cake to be done, and it was bordering on overdone, so be careful with the timers and your oven.

Muriel

Tuesday 3rd of January 2023

Made this blueberry Ricotta olive oil cake for the first time today. Yum that’s a real keeper and it’s not super sweet. We had it warm out of the oven and Yum. I will definitely make that again. Thank you very much.

DeVonna M.

Tuesday 6th of September 2022

I've made this recipe 3 or 4 times. It's so quick and easy and always a hit.

Jackie Shep

Saturday 9th of October 2021

Made this gluten free with some minor adjustment to the dry mixture. Came out lovely and light....delicious.

Mia

Thursday 2nd of September 2021

Don’t waste time. Double the recipe right away. Delicious!!!

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